Course ID:
Course Code & Number
PECE 450
Course Title
Special Education and Inclusion
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(2+0+0) 2 TEDU Credits, 4 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Sophomore
Semester:
Fall
Type of Course:
Elective
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Definition of special education. Terms related to special education. Causes of disabilities. Importance of early diagnosis and treatment. Inclusion. Characteristics of inclusion. Types, characteristics, education of disabilities. Accommodation of children in inclusive settings. Parents of children with special needs. Special education programs and institutions in Turkey.
Course Objectives
The aim of this course is to convey the characteristics of special needs children, who have an important place in the field of education and how to support both the children in this group and their families.
Software Usage
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- analyze the progress and teaching practices of special education,
- debate the benefits of inclusion and the barriers to successful inclusion,
- summarize special education procedures applied to special education practice in schools,
- demonstrate understanding of the learning strengths and needs of students with disabilities,
- interpret legal and ethical issues in special education.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Reading
Demonstrating
Inquiry
Collaborating
Case Study/Scenarion Analysis
Oral Presentations/Reports
Brainstorming
Field Trips
Guest Speakers
Others
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Quiz
Portfolio
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Design Content
Recommended Reading
Required Reading
Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Cooperating Learning
Course Coordinator:
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Course Readings | 12 |
| Field Trips/Visits | 6 |
| Observation | 10 |
| Hands-on Work | 9 |
| Exams/Quizzes | 10 |
| Resource Review | 10 |
| Oral Presentation | 10 |
Course & Program Learning Outcome Matching: